Overall Trends
Total, fatal, and serious accidents in the selected range.
Premium research interface
The modern interface for aviation safety intelligence.
Search investigations, review source evidence, monitor watched reports, and trace long-term patterns from one calm, data-first workspace.
63k+
Reports indexed
1940-2026
Coverage
Recent
Last data refresh
Search everything
Fast key and full-text search with live filters, watches, and precise metadata.
Use quotes for exact phrase matches (for example "fuel selector valve").
Featured Report
Safety trends by operating rule
Track fatal and non-fatal accident patterns across Part 91, Part 135, and Part 121 operations.
Loading trend charts…
High-signal investigations
Major cases, deep-report coverage, and investigation media across decades of NTSB history.
Browse the aviation graph
Move quickly by aircraft, airport, operator, and time with indexes built for research, not wandering.
Last Data Update
By Decade
By Month
Aircraft Manufacturer
More manufacturersAirports
More airportsOperators
More operatorsAbout
Aviation safety reports, made easier to study
NTSB Reports is an independent research and search tool for public aviation accident and incident records. It brings NTSB aviation reports, structured fields, docket files, extracted figures, photos, videos, and update history into one searchable interface.
The goal is practical safety education: make it faster to find relevant investigations, compare similar events, review factual records, and understand the evidence behind probable-cause and preliminary reports.
The investigative work and source records belong to the National Transportation Safety Board and the published investigation record. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the NTSB.
FAQs
NTSB Report
November 25, 1990 · Cessna 152 · N757MP
Indian Head, MD
Overview
Report Status
Probable Cause
Event Type
Accident
Date
November 25, 1990
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 uninjured)
Location
Indian Head, MD
Aircraft
Cessna 152
Tail Number
N757MP
Operator
FAA Flying Club
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
NYC91LA037
THE STUDENT PILOT MADE A LONG LANDING AND STARTED PORPOISING. THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TOOK CONTROL, APPLIED POWER AND GOT THE AIRPLANE BACK INTO THE AIR. THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO SETTLE WITH FULL POWER AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR DECIDED TO ATTEMPT A SHORT FIELD LANDING. THE AIRPLANE RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY AND WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE CFI HAD RECEIVED HIS RATING 4 YEARS AGO AND THIS WAS HIS FIRST STUDENT. HE HAD RENEWED HIS FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE ONCE AT A RENEWAL CLINIC.
NTSB Probable Cause
THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTORS DECISION TO LAND WITH INSUFFICIENT RUNWAY REMAINING TO STOP THE AIRPLANE WHICH RESULTED IN AN OVERRUN.
Full Narrative
THE STUDENT PILOT MADE A LONG LANDING AND STARTED PORPOISING. THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TOOK CONTROL, APPLIED POWER AND GOT THE AIRPLANE BACK INTO THE AIR. THE AIRPLANE STARTED TO SETTLE WITH FULL POWER AND THE FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR DECIDED TO ATTEMPT A SHORT FIELD LANDING. THE AIRPLANE RAN OFF THE DEPARTURE END OF THE RUNWAY AND WENT DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE CFI HAD RECEIVED HIS RATING 4 YEARS AGO AND THIS WAS HIS FIRST STUDENT. HE HAD RENEWED HIS FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE ONCE AT A RENEWAL CLINIC.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time11:45 EST
Nearest AirportMaryland Airport (0nm)
Runway17
Runway Length3002 ft
Runway Width50 ft
Flight Plan FiledNone
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftCessna 152
Tail NumberN757MP
Aircraft CategoryAir
DamageSubstantial
OperatorFAA Flying Club
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Engine TypeReciprocating
Engine DetailsLycoming · O-235-L2C · Reciprocating · 108
Seats2
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 uninjured)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured2
Total2
Crew 1Age 44 · Second Class
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind11 kt
Visibility5 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point0 C / 0 C
Altimeter0
Weather SourcePILO